As with Facebook and Twitter--two services I recently noted are so far--you could simply log in to Box.com using the Web browser. The lack of a native app doesn't completely preclude someone from using a Web-based service like Box. But, for a touchscreen environment , a native app designed with touching and swiping in mind makes a huge difference.

The Box app gives seamless access to content stored on Box in a way that's simple and intuitive from Windows 8--especially using a touchscreen interface like a tablet. For example, when viewing a folder with tons of files and folders, you can pinch-to-zoom and Box transforms to show information in a more organized fashion that helps you more easily find what you're looking for.

The Box app can be added to the Windows 8 Start screen as a live tile that keeps you updated on activity related to the Box account. You can also pin individual files or folders to the Start screen.

Box has designed the Windows 8 to take advantage of the way Windows 8 works, and integrate smoothly. You can search your Box content using the Windows 8 Search charm, and you can share files and folders with others using the Windows 8 Share charm.

If you're considering Windows 8, you should check out the Box app. If you plan to use a Windows 8 tablet, you should definitely look more closely at the Box app. Even if you don't currently use Box, the Box app is a great example of what you should expect from Windows 8 apps, and how a Windows 8 app can provide more functionality and a better experience than using the same service through the Web.